Heads Up For Inclusion

Heads up for Inclusion receives $5000 grant from the Campbellford Seymour Community foundation (CSCF) to pilot the Amigos in the Community project in Campbellford

Sunday, 08 August 2010 19:10 |

John McNutt (Chair, Heads Up for Inclusion), Donna Desjardins (Supports and Services Manager, Community Living Campbellford/Brighton) receiving acknowledgement certificate of a $5000 grant towards the Amigos in the Community pilot project in Campbellford from Jim Kelleher (President, Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation board)

On Wednesday June 30th, 2010 at the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation (CSCF) building in Campbellford, announcements were made of this year’s successful CSCF grant recipients. Heads Up for Inclusion was one of 16 organizations that received funds, and will be using the $5000.00 received to partner with Community Living Campbellford/Brighton to pilot the Amigos in the Community project in Campbellford. The project is a one-on–one youth based inclusion program pairing youth with and without intellectual disabilities who are no longer in high school. The youth pair communicate every week and meet twice a month doing something surrounding their shared interests, over time meaningful connections develop between the youth as well as their greater community.

Last Updated (Sunday, 08 August 2010 19:32)

HEADS UP FOR INCLUSION RECEIVES NEW FUNDING

Press Release– April 23/09

Students from PCVS were on hand today to accept a $50,000 cheque from Doug Armstrong and Saverio Montemarano of the Universal Youth Foundation on behalf of Heads Up for Inclusion and the Amigos program. These weren’t just any students, they were Amigos, students who have a range of abilities who come together with other students in the spirit of inclusion and friendship.

“This funding is just incredible”, said John McNutt, Chair of Heads Up. “We are both honoured and grateful to be included in the fine work of the Universal Youth Foundation”, an organization whose support extends to recreation programs for disadvantaged youth in the inner city as well as remote northern communities and to education programs in developing countries.

Last Updated (Sunday, 08 August 2010 20:03)

Amigos in Snap Peterborough

Thanks to Saturn of Peterborough Sponsor of our Amigo ProgramRepresentatives from the Amigos program and students & principal from TASS met at Saturn of Peterborough showroom. Ray from Saturn presented the Heads Up For Inclusion organization with a generous donation. The funds will further the efforts of the Amigos - Heads Up For Inclusion program. Amigos are high school students that have a range of abilities. By connecting with other Amigos these students build relationships and communities that accept, acknowledge and celebrate their abilities. Check out the photos by going here to Snap Peterborough.

http://www.snappeterborough.com/?option=com_sngevents&id%5b%5d=31969

Last Updated (Thursday, 22 July 2010 16:24)

Students celebrate Amigos success

From the Peterborough Examiner
By Nicole Riva

A group of 180 students celebrated another successful year of the Amigos project in Beavermead Park yesterday.

The project matches students with and without disabilities to form friendships and help build inclusiveness within area high schools, explained Amigos co-ordinator Catherine Foster.

“It's for students to hang out and have a good time. And they're high school students, so it's about ensuring people are having an experience with one another that's going to carry with them when they leave high school,” Foster said.

The sixth-annual barbecue brought together students from eight area high schools, Foster said. There are five in Peterborough and one in Norwood, Campbellford and Brighton.

Last Updated (Monday, 19 July 2010 12:35)

Amigos expanding to Holy Cross

From the Peterborough Examiner
February 1, 2008 - James Neeley

The Amigos Project at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School got a helping hand from a new friend yesterday.

A $5,000 donation from the Saturn of Peterborough dealership, the program's first corporate sponsor, will cover the full cost of the student inclusion program at TASSS, said Catherine Foster, co-ordinator of the Amigos Project.

The program runs in four city high schools along with three high schools in Norwood, Campbellford and Cobourg. With a pilot project is set to begin Wednesday at Holy Cross Secondary School, Foster said the group is reaching into the community for more sponsorship and donors.

Last Updated (Monday, 19 July 2010 12:37)